Best Online Special Education Programs in Holland, MI (2026)

Updated July 30, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Holland, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs, with tuition ranging from $39,350 to $54,222 per year for indexed programs. Holland has a population of about 34,266. Median household income is $72,905 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Preschool at a median $79,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Special Education Schools to Holland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Holland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Holland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Holland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#2

Hope College

Holland, MI 1.4 miles from Holland BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,427
Avg net price $27,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The Salon Professional Academy of Holland

Holland, MI 3.9 miles from Holland BOC Score 68.1
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 82%
Avg net price $14,387/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan special education page.

Special Education Wages Near Holland

Holland is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,850Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$64,764
Special Education Teacher, Middle School$64,210Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$67,236
Special Education Teacher, Secondary School$65,060Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$68,126
Special Education Teacher, Preschool$79,650Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$83,403

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Holland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,266Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,905Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited special education schools are near Holland, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Holland. The closest is Hope College in Holland, MI (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cornerstone University (29.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying special education roles near Holland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Holland are: Special Education Teacher, Preschool ($79,650), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($65,060), Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($64,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wyoming instead of Holland?

Wyoming, MI is 21.6 miles from Holland and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Holland an affordable place to study special education?

Holland’s median household income of $72,905 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Holland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Holland

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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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